In September 2019, the podcasting platform announced a shift to a free-to-download model to align with the open access philosophy of its public media partners. based NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago and This American Life acquired Pocket Casts to reflect their shared goal of growing audio storytelling. Together, this consortia of global public media account for some of the world’s most popular, internationally recognized audio programs, including The Global News Podcast from BBC World Service, Have You Heard George’s Podcast? from BBC Sounds, Up First from NPR, Radiolab from WNYC Studios and This American Life from WBEZ Chicago.

Today, the critically acclaimed podcasting platform is announcing an additional fundraising partner in global content company BBC Studios, alongside new investment from existing partners NPR, WNYC Studios and WBEZ Chicago. public media institutions, Pocket Casts is a globally available podcast platform, which offers a rich listening experience, easy to find content and human-curated podcast recommendations. New York, NY – As podcasting continues to grow, the world’s largest public media entities are joining forces to ensure that consumers get the best listening experience with new investment into Pocket Casts.

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